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=== Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation === | === Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation === | ||
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation physical therapists work in treating individuals with cardiac or pulmonary disorders or have undergone surgery. Patients with cystic fibrosis will recieve manual therapy to assist in clearing lung secretions. Heart | Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation physical therapists work in treating individuals with cardiac or pulmonary disorders or have undergone surgery. Patients with [[cystic fibrosis]] will recieve manual therapy to assist in clearing [[lung]] secretions. [[Heart attack]]s, post coronary bypass surgery, [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]], and [[pulmonary fibrosis]] are examples of the many problems that cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation physical therapists help treat.[http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/typesofphysicaltherapy/a/typesofpt.htm] | ||
=== Pediatric === | === Pediatric === |
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